A relaxed home-from-home feel at this Spanish house with old-fashioned charm, a big garden and pool and lovely views from every window

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Come for Goodwood and good fun - simple, relaxed old farmhouse style with quirky touches, a lovely garden and long views

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

Sleek, contemporary style with a stunning view. Soak up the sunrise, scuba dive off the Medes islands or simply stroll to the local bar.

A magnificent Victorian clock tower on a peaceful, bird-filled estate with a garden, gorgeous views across the park and activities to join

A beautiful villa with a medieval tower surrounded by formal gardens, gentle slopes of perfectly maintained vineyards and wooded hilltops

5 houses near Siena to make design-lovers happy; come for the rural solitude of ancient stone farm buildings with urban interiors

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Vibrant, artistic barn conversion in the heart of York, a five-minute walk from the Minster. Convivial place with helpful, friendly hosts

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views